Catholic Media Promotion Day

Today, March 15, is “Catholic Media Promotion Day”. This grassroots effort is designed to help spread the word about all of the great work being done in Catholic Media.

We’ve asked our CatholicMom.com family of contributors to share their favorites, and here are some wonderful suggestions for you to enjoy. In parentheses, you’ll see the names of the contributors who made these recommendations).

Please note that this post will be updated throughout the day on Catholic Media Promotion Day.

Get Involved!

To build buzz, a Facebook page has been created at Facebook.com/PromoteCatholicism and we’re asking you to help spread the word too by promoting Catholic media in the following ways:

If you have a blog, podcast or Facebook page, share links to your favorite three blogs, podcasts, Catholic media outlets, and three other Catholic “gems” online

Go to iTunes and leave positive reviews for your three favorite Catholic podcasts and Catholic apps

Email your family, friends, fellow parishioners and contacts with the good news about your favorite three blogs, podcasts, Catholic media outlets, and three other Catholic “gems” online

Contact your local newspaper and tell them about Catholic Media Promotion Day, sharing the good news about media initiatives that are supporting the work of the Church

As your local parish to list Catholic podcasts, blogs, apps, and other media initiatives, and offer a few great suggestions to help them get started – volunteer to be a “Catholic Media Liaison” for your parish by supplying this information in the bulletin on a regular basis

Consider starting your own blog or podcast and share your faith using Facebook, Twitter and other new media technologies

Pray for all of those involved in Catholic media, that the good news of the Gospel may be spread in new and exciting ways, reaching out to the ends of the earth

Working together, we’ll make a big splash tomorrow, March 15 on Catholic Media Promotion Day. So be sure to head to Facebook.com/PromoteCatholicism, “like the page” and get started promoting Catholic Media!

About Author

Lisa M. Hendey is the founder and editor of CatholicMom.com and the bestselling author of the Chime Travelers children's fiction series, The Grace of Yes, The Handbook for Catholic Moms and A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms. As a board member and frequent host on KNXT Catholic Television, Lisa has produced and hosted multiple programs and has appeared on EWTN and CatholicTV. Hendey hosted “Catholic Moments” on Radio Maria and is the technology contributor for EWTN’s SonRise Morning Show. Lisa's articles have appeared in Catholic Digest, National Catholic Register, and Our Sunday Visitor. Hendey travels internationally giving workshops on faith, family, and Catholic technology and communications topics. She was selected as an Elizabeth Egan Journalism Fellow, attended the Vatican Bloggers Meeting, the “Bishops and Bloggers” meeting and has written internationally on the work of Catholic Relief Services and Unbound. Hendey lives with her family in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Visit Lisa at www.LisaHendey.com for information on her speaking schedule or to invite her to visit your group, parish or organization.

Oh my, oh my! Now…how will I practice temperance with my internet time with all of these treasures to visit! lol
Thank you so much for this page, Lisa…actually, kidding aside, many of these sites and books will provide perfect Lenten reading for my journey! I will share this page in a blog post today:)

WOW! When I began my career as a Catholic writer in the later 90’s it was nearly impossible to find Catholic venues. Thanks to Lisa and her incredible vision, she has managed to put together a central place to access wonderful Catholic connections so we authors can ‘get the word out’ to others who practice our faith. Kudos and many blessings to Lisa and her dedication to our Holy Catholic Faith!